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Cherry Pie Cinnamon Rolls
Inspired by classic cherry pies, these cherry cinnamon rolls are made with frozen cherries, a hint of almond, and topped with a buttery pie crumb, tangy cream cheese frosting, and a spoonful of glossy, jammy cherries. Sweet, nostalgic, and seriously dreamy—these rolls are everything you love about cherry pie, in soft cinnamon roll form.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 33m⏳ Prep: 4h🔥 Cook: 33 min👤 Cambrea Gordon📖 cambreabakes
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- saucepan
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- pan
- oven
- whisk
📝 Preparation Steps
1
In a small saucepan, combine the cherries, sugar, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat, mashing frequently, for ⏱️ 15-20 minutes or until the cherries have released their juices and are bubbling. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook ⏱️ 1 minute, then spoon out half of the whole cherries into a bowl (these are for the tops). Continue cooking the rest of the cherries, mashing them into a jam and cooking until super thick. Transfer to a separate bowl and split the almond extract into each bowl, stirring to combine.
lemon juice1 teaspooncornstarch1 tablespoonalmond extract1 teaspoonteaspoon almond extract1/2
2
In a small saucepan, make the tangzhong by whisking together the water and all-purpose flour. Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly, for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes until the mixture is a paste-like slurry. Scrape it into a bowl and set it aside until you're ready to use it.
water1 tablespooncup water2/3
3
In a stand mixer bowl, mix the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the cream, milk, egg, vanilla, and tangzhong to the bowl. Knead on low speed with the dough hook for ⏱️ 2 minutes, until the dough forms a rough ball.
large egg (room temperature)1vanilla bean paste1 teaspoonvanilla1 teaspoon
4
With the mixer running on low, add the softened butter one tablespoon at a time, letting it fully incorporate before adding more. Then, continue kneading for an additional ⏱️ 8-10 minutes, or until the dough appears smooth and elastic.
5
Remove the dough from the bowl and pull the sides into the bottom to create a smooth round ball. Place it seam-side down back into the mixing bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rest for ⏱️ 30 minutes.
6
Meanwhile, make the cinnamon sugar filling. In a medium bowl with a spoon or in a mixer bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon until smooth. Set aside.
cinnamon1 teaspoon
7
Then, line a metal 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper.
8
Place the rested dough on a lightly floured surface. Roll it out into a 15x21 rectangle, with the longest side closest to you. Spread the brown sugar filling across the surface of the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border clean at the top. Then spread half of the cherry filling on top.
9
Use a pizza cutter to cut twelve 1 3/4-inch strips. Roll each strip away from you, then place each one into the pan.
10
Cover the pan with plastic wrap and set it aside to rise for ⏱️ 1-2 hours, or until the rolls have doubled in size. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 325°F (162 °C).
11
Meanwhile, make the pie crumb topping by combining the flour, sugar, and cornstarch. Mix in the melted butter until crumbs form.
cornstarch1 tablespoon
12
When the rolls are ready, evenly sprinkle the pie crumbs on top of the cinnamon rolls, then bake for ⏱️ 30-40 minutes or until the internal temperature of the center rolls reaches 185°F.
cinnamon1 teaspoon
13
Once baked, let the rolls cool while you make the frosting.
14
Combine the butter and cream cheese in a stand mixer bowl or with a spoon until smooth. Mix in the powdered sugar, then whisk in the heavy cream, vanilla, and almond extract. Spread the frosting on top of the warm rolls, then spread the remaining cherry filling on top. Garnish with fresh cherries. Enjoy warm!
cream cheese (room temperature)2 ouncespowdered sugar1 cupcup heavy cream (room temperature)1/3heavy cream3 tablespoonsvanilla bean paste1 teaspoonvanilla1 teaspoonalmond extract1 teaspoonteaspoon almond extract1/2
Nutrition Facts
calories
546 kcal
fat Content
27 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
34 g
sodium Content
229 mg
protein Content
8 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
84 mg
carbohydrate Content
70 g
saturated Fat Content
16 g
unsaturated Fat Content
8 g
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